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How to get fromBarry to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Barry to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train Reading - Gatwick Airport
    4h 9m
    £71–140

  2. Airport Transfer

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Barry to London Gatwick-LGWrideshare rideshare 168.8 mi
    3h 12m
    £16–21

  3. Bus via Ninian Park PH

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 201
    6h 16m
    £32–87

  4. Drive 168.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barry to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)car car 168.8 mi
    3h 12m
    £41–59

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane CWL - LGW
    4h 41m
    £83–143

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk940
    7h 11m
    £24–38

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BRS - LGW
    6h 4m
    £65–183

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CWL - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 16m
    £151–395

  9. Fly Cardiff Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    6h 26m
    £278–1,034

  10. Train, train to Exeter, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EXT - LGW
    7h 52m
    £135–278

Barry to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train

Calendar186Weekly Trains
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), England?

You can take a train from Barry to Gatwick Airport via Cardiff Central and Reading in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sophia Gardens to South Terminal Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £30–85 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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